Turning
bold dreams +
big ideas
INTO ACTION
IDEATE. PLAY. EXECUTE. REPEAT.
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IDEATE. PLAY. EXECUTE. REPEAT. ✦
AYA: "fern"
The adinkra symbol, Aya, is a representation of resourcefulness, self-reliance and the ability to endure adverse conditions.
Changemakers often make their best work happen in spite of systemic barriers and limited resources. At AYA, we seek to create a space for good work to be done with balance and ease.
OUr values and practice
AYA THOUGHT STUDIO IS A CREATIVE CONSULTANCY THAT PROPELS ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES PAST IDEAS INTO ACTION AND TANGIBLE RESULTS. THROUGH A COLLABORATIVELY TAILORED APPROACH, WE ARE COMMITTED TO ENSURING OUR CLIENTS THRIVE, CONNECT MORE DEEPLY AND GROW SUSTAINABLY. WE BELIEVE IN HUMAN-CENTERED SOLUTIONS TO COMMON ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES AND BELIEVE THAT OUR BEST WORK IS DONE WITH CREATIVITY AT THE CENTER.
WE KNOW THAT BIG DREAMS AND BOLD IDEAS ONLY GO AS FAR AS YOUR CAPACITY ALLOWS. WE’RE HERE TO BE A THOUGHT PARTNER THAT CAN ADVISE, FACILITATE AND CO-CREATE THAT EXCITING NEXT STEP IN YOUR ORGANIZATIONAL + COLLECTIVE GROWTH.
MEET YOUR
partner in the work
DR. SHARBREON PLUMMER, FOUNDER + CEO
HI! I’M SHARBREON— A SOUTHERN-BORN + RAISED, MULTIDISCIPLINARY CULTURAL WORKER, WRITER AND ARTIST-RESEARCHER WHO IS PASSIONATE ABOUT STORYTELLING AND PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIP.
MY PRACTICE IS SHAPED BY 15+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT, CROSS-SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS, CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. AYA BRINGS ME SO MUCH JOY BECAUSE I HAVE THE HONOR OF CO-CREATING EXPERIENCES AND PROJECTS THAT BRING US CLOSER TO ONE ANOTHER AND THE WORLD WE WISH TO EXIST IN.
services at a
glance
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PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGEMENT + EVALUATION
BEST SUITED FOR :
SOCIALLY FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS OR CREATIVE + CULTURAL GROUPS MANAGING COMPLEX SCOPES OF WORK OR ASSESSING IMPACT.
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FACILITATION + THOUGHT PARTNERSHIP
BEST SUITED FOR:
THOSE SEEKING CUSTOMIZED RETREATS/ PLANNING SESSIONS WHERE TEAMS FEEL CLEAR ABOUT THEIR NEXT STEPS AND HOW TO EXECUTE THEM.
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FRACTIONAL LEADERSHIP
BEST SUITED FOR:
ORGANIZATIONS IN NEED ADDED CAPACITY AND TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT WHILE MINIMIZING INTERRUPTION AND WORKING THROUGH CONFLICT.
04
RESEARCH + LEARNING
BEST SUITED FOR:
ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING TO DEEPEN THEIR SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE AND INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBERS.
Click below for our full suite of services:
IDEATE. PLAY. EXECUTE. REPEAT.
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IDEATE. PLAY. EXECUTE. REPEAT. ✦
“Dr. Plummer is a true asset to my organization. Her leadership skills and artistic passion provides the perfect blend of sincere enthusiasm, productive execution of tasks and commitment.”
DR. MELISSA CRUM, FOUNDER + CEO
MOSAIC EDUCATION NETWORK
IDEATE. PLAY. EXECUTE. REPEAT.
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IDEATE. PLAY. EXECUTE. REPEAT. ✦
